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Minutes of Regular Meeting Present:
SWCD Personnel: GUESTS: Jane Rexing, Master Gardner, Susan Webb, Master Gardner, Davie Sue Litov, Master Gardner, Smart Growth participant, interested person and Bob Dodd, Refuge Operations Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. After introductions were made by guests, staff and supervisors Darrell conducted an Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Ranking session. He explained the process while handing out maps a ranking sheet and explanation of the program. He also passed a sheet showing how the categories were ranked last year. After several discussions it was decided to keep the ranking from last year, change Locust Creek to Pigeon Highland Watershed, and remove air quality move each one up and put the Pigeon Highland Watershed at the end. Dave asked Jane Rexing to give her proposal on the Rain Garden at the State Hospital to the board. Jane had a visual showing the entire Master Garden Project at the State Hospital. She stated the purpose of the rain garden is to educate the public on its benefits. They will give demonstrations on how to lay out a Rain Garden, the beauty and benefits of native plants and the benefits of a rain garden to home owners to catch rain coming off their roofs rather than let it drain into the storm sewers. She requested $2,320 to complete the project and the Master Gardner’s will put up a sign with the Vanderburgh County Soil and Water Conservation District as the sponsor. Holly
McCutchan made a motion to sponsor the Rain Garden Project for Bob Dodd, Refuge Operations Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service told the Master Gardner they have money for Wetland Projects. Jane said they would like to meet with him and he gave her his card. The minutes of the October meeting were mailed to each member prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Holly McCutchan to approve the minutes of the
October, The minutes were passed for board members signature. Dave Ellison asked Bonnie to give the October financial report, which showed the previous balance 10-1-06 $41,757.78, Receipts, $120,45, Debits $2,252.15 and balance as of 10-31-06 $39,626.08. A motion
was made by Wayne Fehd, seconded by Holly McCutchan, and carried,
The following claims for October were submitted for supervisor approval:
W4262 {Purdue University-Accounts Receivable (Speaker Fee/Tillage Mtg.) $ 500.00 W4273 Smith & Butterfield (Copy Paper) $ 168.00 W4255 Indiana Department of Revenue (Sales Tax/July, Aug. Sept.) $ 46.63 W4224 Oaks Printing, Inc. (October Newsletter) $1,309.76 W4256 Post Office (Bulk Mailing Fee) $ 182.50 W4275 Cingular Wireless (Cell Phone) $ 18.01 W4276 National Association of Conservation Districts (Website Hosting) $ 165.00 W4259 I.D.E.A. (Boot Camp Registration/Bonne) $ 5.00 W4277 Bonnie Bittner (Mileage/I.D.E.A. Conference) $ 109.20 W4277 Bonnie Bittner (I.D.E.A. Conference/Hotel) $ 193.20 W4260 Chemetrics, Inc. (2 Six Pack Cups) $ 27.60 W4268 David Ellison (Tillage Dinner) $ 240.00 W4269 Great Mid-Western Publishing Co., Inc. (Plat Books Sold) $ 375.00 W4270 Purdue University (Registration Fee/Norma RLDI) $ 25.00 Claims Submitted To County: Bonnie Bittner (Mileage/Schmitt Photo) $ 7.05 Holly McCutchan, Finance Chairperson, reviewed the claims stating everything was in order. Holly
McCutchan made a motion to approve the claims, seconded by Wayne Fehd, Holly passed the claim register for board member signature. OLD BUSINESS: Norma reported a letter has gone out to all landowners in the Locust Creek Watershed inviting them to a public meeting on December 5, 2006, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ivy Tech Room 169 and on December 6, 2006, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Ivy Tech Room 169. Doug Nussbaum cannot give his presentation due to a family sickness, but Gregory Biberdorf will come in his place. Greg will do a power point explaining the possibilities with this grant to those attending
BUSINESS PLAN:
ACTIONS FOR 2006 Continue developer’s workshop to highlight urban con Educate public on maintenance of septic related issues by SWCD & Partners with newsletter, flyers, fair booth (Ongoing) Locate and promote programs that provide incentives to adopt conservation practices (Newsletter/ongoing Develop a video for youth on impact of farmland conversion by July 2006 (Susan Fowler & Lauren Preske) Partner with City/County parks department to preserve/create parks & related areas (Ongoing) Develop information resource on farmland conversion for public officials & general public (Ongoing) Develop "Farm Day" to promote conservation & related practices by December 2006 (Norma & Committee) Develop related workshops to promote available programs for natural area preservation by February 2006 Explore role of SWCD by SWCD & Committee (Ongoing) Preservation/Creation Natural Areas Committee – Lauren Preske, Chairperson Farmland Preservation – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson The Farmland Preservation Video was tabled due to Les and Lauren’s absence. Brown Field and Urban Land Use Committee – Les Nunn, Chairperson Dave asked members to refer to copies in their packet of the minutes from the Four Rivers RC&D Forestry Committee meeting Tom Niksch and Bonnie attended at Sugar Ridge on November 8, 2006. Bonnie faxed the minutes to Commissioner Musgrave because she asked someone to attend and report back to her. She called saying she appreciated the report; the county may be getting 52 forested acres and may need some help with it. Bonnie told Commissioner Musgrave the district would be glad to help and is in a position to give them any help they might need. Darrell reported he visited the Par 3 Golf Course. They have let it grow up in grass and want to make it suitable for wildlife. He will continue working with them. The educators from the four counties are still working with the Garbage Barge on a suitable date for the education and clean up along the river. Legislative Committee – John Hahn, Chairperson Finance Committee – Holly McCutchan, Chairperson District Operation Committee – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Bonnie asked Holly McCutchan to sign the Legal Notice for Annual Meeting. Bonnie passed registration forms for Annual Conference to supervisors and staff who will be attending. She also passed the hotel information asking them to make their own hotel reservations. NEW BUSINESS: Preservation/Creation Natural Areas Committee – Lauren Preske, Chairperson Farmland Preservation – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Brown Field and Urban Land Use Committee – Les Nunn, Chairperson Legislative Committee – John Hahn, Chairperson Dave asked members to refer to copies in their packets of the minutes from the Annual Conference business meeting in 2006. Finance Committee – Holly McCutchan, Chairperson Holly asked for a motion to replenish petty cash for $27.11 Wayne Fehd
made a motion to replenish petty cash for $27.11, Holly asked for a motion to pay Norma’s CPESC dues renewal. Wayne Fehd
made a motion for pay Norma’s $75.00 CPESC Holly asked for a motion to pay Westside Improvement Association (WIA) Dues. Wayne Fehd
made a motion to pay the WIA $25.00 dues Holly asked for a motion to pay the National Association of Conservation District (NACD) dues for $1,000.00. Wayne Fehd
made a motion to pay the NACD Dues for $1,000.00 Holly reported the Certificate of Deposit at Old National is due. Bonnie called three banks that are on the list to get their rates; First Federal – 4.45%, 5/3 – 3.92% and Old National – 4.25%. After some discussion Wayne Fehd
made a motion to put the Certificate of Deposit at Old National, District Operation Committee – Wayne Fehd, Chairperson Norma passed her report for members and added: Darrell reported invoices for the district rent will come in January. Farm Service Agency county committees from Posey and Vanderburgh County met to decide where they think the office should be if/when they consolidate. County Employee time sheets were passed for review and signature. The December meeting was set for December 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Vanderburgh County SWCD conference room. Bonnie will send a notice to the media. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. with a motion from Wayne Fehd,
Respectfully Submitted Minutes approved on December 19, 2006 Dave Ellison_________________________________ Les Nunn ___________________________________ Wayne Fehd __________________________________ Holly McCutchan________________________________ Lauren Preske __________________________________ |
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